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What are all the sizes I need for the T-Maxx. Tired of the tools it comes with.
 
1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0mm.

The 1.5mm are for the pushrod collar grub screws.

Get some good 2.0 - 3.0 for everything else.
 
you will need a 1,1.5,2,2.5,3 mm hex head drivers.and i think a 2mm and 3mm wrench
 
In addition to the usual straight tools I recommend that you add one of these to your field kit.
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Bondhus #125952 7Pc. Hex Set (1.5 - 6MM)

Its a wonderful tool, and is the one I reach for most often. (In fact - I only use my regular hex drivers when I can't use the Bondhus one because of clearance issues.)

I need to get another one, as guys are always borrowing mine. :)

Whatever you end up with - make sure you get tools with flat ends. Ball-ended drivers are nice if you need to get at a screw from an odd angle, but do not have enough surface area at the tip and cannot transfer as much torque.
 
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i just got a very nice Trinity 3.0 mm hex driver, $10.99 but it is great, a lot better then those L shaped things.

later
 
After hearing recommendations from a few about hex drivers I purchased both the metric and standard sets from Ofna. These are worth every penny IMO.

Ofna Standard

Ofna Metric

I also remember reading good things about the Losi drivers.
 
I'll get mine at Sears. Craftsman tools have a lifetime warranty and you can return them for a replacement no questions asked, no receipt needed. Only ever had to replace a tape measure that I dropped once too many times
 
Without a doubt, everyone needs a quality set of hex drivers, such as the Ofna ones shown in the link in previous post. After you get one of the good hand sets, I recommend adding a couple of the 1/4 drive ends; particularly 2mm and 2.5 mm. Use them on a cordless driver and you will be amazed at how fast you can assemble and dis-assemble these vehicles.

Nitro House has tons of these drivers. Check them out:
http://www.nitrohouse.com/tools1.htm

Of course, when you use the 1/4 drive ends, you need to loosen up the clutch on the drill/driver, or you will strip out all your screws in a hurry. I usually just snug everything up with the drill/driver, then finish tightening by hand. :devious:
 
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Originally posted by Chevy-SS
Without a doubt, everyone needs a quality set of hex drivers, such as the Ofna ones shown in the link in previous post. After you get one of the good hand sets, I recommend adding a couple of the 1/4 drive ends; particularly 2mm and 2.5 mm. Use them on a cordless driver and you will be amazed at how fast you can assemble and dis-assemble these vehicles.

Nitro House has tons of these drivers. Check them out:
http://www.nitrohouse.com/tools1.htm

Of course, when you use the 1/4 drive ends, you need to loosen up the clutch on the drill/driver, or you will strip out all your screws in a hurry. I usually just snug everything up with the drill/driver, then finish tightening by hand. :devious:
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Thanks for the link! I have been looking around for hex drivers for my drill for some time but never found anything to my liking. I might just have to give these a try.
 
Originally posted by mcvickj


Thanks for the link! I have been looking around for hex drivers for my drill for some time but never found anything to my liking. I might just have to give these a try.
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Well, I am going to Sears tonight, I will let you guys know what I get. Those other sets look nice and all but I have been using Craftsman tools for years, why switch now.
 
Originally posted by Buncrana

Those other sets look nice and all but I have been using Craftsman tools for years, why switch now
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You'll switch because Sears does not have these tools. I checked already. :shrug:
 
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What? You mean the people a Craftsman aren't into R/C. What is this world coming to!:horsecrap
 
sears does not sell metric hex drivers for some unknown reason. its either the folding onces or the L-shaped ones. They make hex drivers in standard but not metric. sad but true...
 
Originally posted by Mike02vr6
sears does not sell metric hex drivers for some unknown reason. its either the folding onces or the L-shaped ones. They make hex drivers in standard but not metric. sad but true...
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Well, I found out the hard way before I checked in here.
 
mcmaster sells the 1/4" tips cheap. I just bought a couple and $40 worth of screws. I did the math. If I would have bought all these screws in the 6 pack du-bro it would have been around $400!

The tips fit their screws pretty good. I figure 100pc box of 3m screws for $5 can't be beat! Plus, they sell hand drivers as well for a couple bucks.

It might be worth your while to give it a look. www.mcmaster.com
 
olds, did you find a 3mm assortment? I was looking but did not see one. Man, they gotta lot of stuff at that site, whew.
 
I don't know if the have an assorment. I just spent $40 on the following:
Cap Screws:
3mmX15 - 100
3mmX20 - 100
3mmX25 - 100

Button head:
3mmX10 - 100
3mmX15 - 100
3mmX20 - 100

All are the black oxide coated alloy steel. I used stainless once and hated them. Not from this place though...
 

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